How to get from Dortmund to Munich by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 296 miles (477 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 296 miles (477 km) by bus between Dortmund and Munich. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Dortmund to Munich.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $28 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dortmund to Munich travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Munich from Dortmund.
You can go from Dortmund to Munich by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is by flight, which requires on average 1 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance from Dortmund to Munich is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Munich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Dortmund and Munich as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dortmund to Munich:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Munich:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Munich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dortmund to Munich.
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